Patrick Molck-Ude, MD of T-Systems’ Telecommunications division, told European Communications in November that enterprises need to be prepared for the number of attacks on their networks and IT systems to increase.

Frank Löhler, Teamleader Mobility & Mobile Strategy Barmer GEK, said: “Digitization of our business processes is a core element for improving the service for our customers and at the same time strengthening our competitiveness.

“Barmer GEK prides itself on its exceptional service, and this extends behind the scenes to how we protect the valuable personal data we receive from our community.”

Meanwhile, T-Systems rival Orange Business Services said it had renewed a contract with recruitment consultancy Brunel International.

OBS has deployed a VPN that connects over 100 offices in 24 countries and a cloud-based unified communications and collaboration tool called Together as a Service.

Financial details of the five-year deal were not disclosed.

“Facilitating an effective, flexible and secure environment for Brunel employees worldwide means not taking any unnecessary risks with our connectivity,” said Stefan de Boer, Manager Global IT at Brunel.

Thierry Bonhomme, Chief Executive of OBS, told European Communications that his company’s biggest challenge is growing outside of France as it looks to increase revenues.